Sherman Oaks: Villaraigosa makes efforts to stop aviation noise pollution

Airport Noise Committee Chair Wayne Williams reports that Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa has appointed three new resident-friendly members to the Van Nuys Airport Citizens Advisory Council (VNY CAC). VNY CAC is almost exclusively pro-aviation and has been successful at moving the frustation of residents away from public officials.

By replacing pro-aviation members with new individuals, Villaraigosa is supporting crowded communities that are affected by aviation noise in the valley. Williams, a member of the VNY CAC and appointed by City Councilmember Jack Weiss, thanked Villaraigosa for his awareness and action supporting the residents. Williams hopes to soon have anti-noise supporters appointed to the advisory council by L.A. Councilmembers Wendy Greuel, Richard Alarcon, and Dennis Zine. This would bring balance to the VNY CAC.